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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23
The Test of Christianity.

If you wish to know whether Chris
tianity is superseded try to live out
some of its cardinal virtues. Try for
giveness, for instance. See if you
find it a trite, threadbare, overused
habit in your own life; see if it is
something that comes to you naturally
and easily; see if it is a capacity that
YOU have SO fully attained that you can
mete it out seventy times seven to the
one who has persistently wronged you.
Try and see; and then, perhaps, it will
appear that the man who could forgive
the enemies that crucified Him lived
on a moral plane of life to which the
world, with all its intellectual and ma
terial advancement, has not yet risen.
Boston Christian Register.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23

1.-The women of San Francisco are
being seized with the mania of wear
ing mems Clothes" says The Examiner,
of that city. There have been many
more scandals of this character lately
than have ever got into the columns of
the daily press. There is something
delightfully."- morbid about reversing
ones SEX And there are few things
delightfully."- morbid to which the
women of San Francisco have not
attained. Nothing, indeed, shows
how fast this gay young town is be-
coming old in sin, like Paris, Vienna,
and Berlin. The strangest thing about
it all is that women invariably think
they are disguised when dressed up as
men," - Sz cssrs@Sy>
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23
~ She Was Right.

A teacher was endeavoring to find
out the proficiency of her little friends
in mental arithmetic, and took the
following method of ascertaining
what she desired to know:
Nov, children" she said, suppose
l have two squash pies and divide one
of them into ten pieces, which would
you rather have, piece of the pie that
was divided into ten pieces, or of one
that l should cut into one hundred
piecesP"
There was an absolute hush for
moment, and then little girl answer
ed timidly:
lone of the one hundred pieces,
please"
.WhyP"
We'll, ma'am, l don't like squash
Boston Beacon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23

"Orange hash" is the name of late
ly-invented fruit dish now popular in
Charleston, S. c. Orange hash is
made of that fruit; also bananas, lem
ons, apples, raisins, and pineapple,
cut into little bits and served with
sugar and nutmeg. The manner of its
serving is as peculiar as the dish it
self. A hole is cut in an orange large
enough to admit spoon, and after the
inside has been scraped out the orange
is filled with the hash and a little
champagne or other wine-just enough
to fill in the chinks-and the whole ia
frozen. ..-,..., tse4 eas.-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23

A Philadelphia car-building COM
pany has nearly completed a contract
for building $50 cars of various kinds
for a railway company on the La Plata
river region, in South America. The
road is two hundred miles long, trav-
ersing level plateau similar to the
western frontier. Each car is drawn
by three horses, which are changed at
stations ten miles apart. The road is
operated much cheaper by horse-pow-
er than by steam, as coal is $12 ton
and horses only $50 head. Some of
the cars are sleepers, with two tiers of
berths, the upper one being closed up
to the ceiling in the daytime, and the
lower transformed into seats.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23
Took it Back.

1t was 10 o'clock p. m. In the
friendly shadow of the veranda stood
Cornelius McStab and Samantha Cra-
craft The cool and refreshing breeze
that watts inward from the lake and
makes existence perpetual delight in
this favored locality toyed with the
ringlets of Samantha and famed the
agitated brow of Cornelius He was
trying to control the wild-beating of
his heart and hide the tremor in his
voice.
Samantha" he said, as he swal-
lowed something that seemed to be a
cannon-ball in his throat, ''many years
ago. when you were little girl, you
made me a present. 1t was but q
trif1e, perhaps, in your estimation,
but, like a corner lot in a Chicago
suburb, it has increased in value a
thousand-fold, and now treasure that
little present as the most priceless
thing in the world. Its possession all
these years, Samantha, has become a
burden on my conscience. / feel that
l am doing wrong to keep it any
longer. 1t belongs to you. You may
not have missed it. You may never
have realized its worth, but l feel it to
be duty to give it back to you and
ease my conscience of the load it has
carried for so many years. You will
receive it, will you not, and forgive
me for having kept it so longP"
Certainly, Cornelius" replied Sa-
mantha; IF it is burden on your
conscience will take it back, though
don't remember of ever having given
you any such present. What was t?"
The conscience-stricken Cornelius
McStab swallowed another cannon
ball and said with deep contrition:
1T was kiss, Samantha
The wandering. breeze, as it swept
softly through the veranda, bore on its
voiceless way the widening waves of
the scarce audible sound that marked
the impact with which Samantha Cra-
craft took the little gift back, after so
many years, from the repentant young
man. Chicago Tribune
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23

The editor of the Muddy Fork (Ark.) }
Ragle says: 1T is our intention to
make the Bugle the great literary and
political journal of the west, which we
can not do as long as We have to print
our paper on hand press turned by
our wife, as we do now.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23

The famous Dismal swamp is no
longer used as shelter for runaway
negro slaves. of course, but it is be-
ieved to be the hiding-place of at
least hundred white men who for
various reasons want to retire to pri-
vate life for spell.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23

Mamma-Ethel, dear, l noticed that
young Mr.. Spriggs kept his eyes on
you all through the sermon. Ethel
Why, isn't Sunday the best day for
him to show his devotional feeingsa-
XRbRifS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23
II. Y. LACE Y.

Il. z. LACE Ys
A rTORNEY AT LAW, and NOTARY
IA PUBLaC.
Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23
A N EARR.

NTOTARE rUKLRC, dantua, o. Con-
~ yeyancing, Collections and Pension Busl-
ness promptly attended to on the most Leasoa-
able terms, oi~-u'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23
Business Cards.
I. III, PHELPS
A, w. BEMAN,

A TrORNEE AND COUHSELLOR AT
"a Law. Once over bELDING u ARM
sTEoNG,s, Main St., Rayenna. Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-06-23
G. ID. NGELL,

TTORNEY AT LAW and Notary
~ Publie. o nice in over Mrs. Smiths Mill
erV store. Mantua station. Ohio. b4z-u.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
THE WEATHER AND CROPS.
The Weekly Signal ONCE Bulletin Showing
the General Conditions of the Weather
and Crops.

The Weekly Signal Onice Bulletin Showing
the General Conditions of the Weather
and Crops
WASHINGTON, May 29--The Signal Off ce
weekly weather and crop bulletin for the
week ending Saturday, May 20. reports
that during that week the weather has
been slightly warmer than usual in the
Mississippi valley, and thence westward
to the Pacific coast, and from Southern
New En- gland westward over New Y orl1,
Pennsylvania and Ohio. The week has
been slightly cooler in Wisconsin, Min.
nesota, Virginia and the South Atlantic
States, but in all agricultural districts
east Of the Rocky mountains the ave rage
temperature for the week differs slightly
from the normal. The season from jan
uary TO May % has been slightly warmer
than usual in tho grain and tobacco,
regions, while the average, daily excess
in the cotton region has been from one to
two degrees.
During the week the rainfall has been
cotton regions from Texas eastward to
Georgia, and generally in New York,
Pennsylvania and Virginia
Frequent showers occurred in the corn
and wheat regions, where the total rain
fall for the week, although well dis but
ed, was slightly below the normal, espc-
cially in the western portions. Owing to
the favorable distribution of the rainfall
the seasonal deficiency of ten to fifteen
inches appears, as yet, unlnjurious in the
cotton regions. Throughout the entire
agricultural districts the weather has
proved especially favorable for the grow
ing crops, and the reports received this
morning show that favorable coud itIons
of rainfall and temperature yet continue
except in Michigan, Illinois and Southern
Minnesota, where the need ed showers to .
day arc predicted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

cures nausea, weakness of stomach, indi-
gestion, bloating and eructations of gas.
As a soothing and strengthening
nerVine, FavOrite Prescription d" is I'M
equalled and is invaluable in allaying and
subduing nervous excitability, irritability,
exhaustion. prostration. hysteria, spasms
and other distressing. nervous symptoms
commonly attendant upon functional and
organic disease of the womb. 1t induces
refreshing sleep and relieves mental anx-
iety and dependency.
Br. Pferce,s EaVOrite Prescrfptf On
IL a legitimate medicine. carefully
compounded by an experienced and skiIlful
physician. and adapted to womau's delicate
Organization. 1t is purely vegetable in its
composition and perfectly harmless in its
@FavOrite Prescription . Ii a posi-.
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases of leucorrhea, or whites"
excessive flowing at monthly periods, pain
full menstruaton. unnatural suppreesions,
prolapsus or falling OF the womb, weak
back. female weakness" anteversion, re-
troversfon, bearing-down sensations, chron-
&c congestion, inflammation and liberation
or the womb. Inflammation. pain and ten
derness in ovaries, accompanied with in
ternal heat"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

The treatment of many thousands of cases
OF those chronic weaknesses and distressing
ailments peculiar to females, at the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y,
has afforded vast experience in nicely
adapting and thoroughly testing remedies
for tke cure of woman's peculiar maladies.
DIR. Pferce's EaVOrfte Prescription
is the outgrowth. or result, of this great
and valuable experience. Thousands of
testimonials. received from patients and
from physicians who have tested it in the
more aggravated and obstinate cases which
had bafi1ed their skill, prove it to be the
most wonderful remedy ever devised for
the relief and cure of suffering women. 1t
is not recommended as " cIre-all." but
as a most perfect Specific for woman's
peculiar ailments.
AS a powerful, inVigora1ing tonic,
It imparts strength to the whole system,
and to the uterus, or womb and its ap-
pendages. in particular. For overworked,
'-worn-out,' rundown" debilitated teach
ers. milliners, dressmakers, seamstreAes
. shop girls. housekeepers. nursing moth
ers, and feeble women generally, DIR.
Pierce'e Favorite Prescription is the great
est earthly boon. being unequalled as an
appetizing cordial and restorative tonic 1t
promotes digestion and assimilation of food,
Address, WORLDS DLSPl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
WHERE THE FAULT LIES.

Our Canadian Neighbors Lay the Blame
on the Washington Government for the
Lack of More Amicable International In
tercourse.
OTTAWA, Ont, May 29.-The Minister OF
Customs stated to a reporter last night
that the Dominion Government is ana al
ways has been willing to meet the United
States Government half way regarding
international intercourse or the naYiga-
ton of inland waters. The Dominion
Government has made proposition to the
United States Government, in which IT IS
suggested that the same privileges Will
be allowed American vessels entering
Canadian inland waters as are allowed
Canadian vessels entering American in
land waters. The Minister of Customs
indorses the report that recent cor
respondence with the Canadian
Government has resulted in an under
standing that the Canadian regulations in
regard to the towing of vessels in Cana
dian waters and Canadian ports by Ameri-
can tugs, shall be amended so as to ex-
tend to American tugs, when in Canadian
waters, ''the same rights and privileges as
are granted to Canadian tugs in American
waters" Complaint is made, however,
by the British Minister that the privileges
covered by section 1870, Revised Statues
have not been extended to Canadian tugs
when visiting American lake harbors.
The fault in the past of 4 more amicable
arrangement not having been arrived Al
appears to have been wholly attributable
to the Washington authorities. Mr..
Bowel says: at is the desire of OUT
government to maintain the most frien dly
relations with our neighbors on the other
side of the line, and if the friendly rela-
tions which have existed in the past have
been or are to be disturbed, it is theil
fault and not ours"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
THE RED CROSS.
Emcieut Work Performed by the Noble
Charity at the National Militia Encamp-

Emeieut Work Performed by the Noble
Charity a the National Militia Encamp-
ment.
WAsHINGToN. May 29-One of the most
notable features of the military encamp-
ment which has so engros sed visitors
during the week just closed, and one
which has achieved an undisputed sue
cess, has been the Red Cross Association.
This noble philanthropy, re prese nting the
latest and improved organization for
affording relief to the sick and wounded,
obtained PERMISSION through its presi-
dent, Clara Barton, to establish hos pital
on the drill grounds, and was fortunate
in having secured not only Government
aid and countenancc, but the gratuitous
services of the medical director, DR.. j. o
Stanton, and those of the exec utive
officer, DR.. Ross, with a corps of able
assistants, many of whom did actual
service in the late civil WIZ.
The work of the Red Cross Association
is highly benevolent and mcrciful, and
does not con fiict with any other estab-
during the Franco Prusslan, and the
Turko-Russian war, the Red Cross has
received the sanction of numerous prom
inent officials in this country, for its aid
afforded to sufferers from the elements,
and from the cpidcmics, such as those of
the yellow fever in the South the great
Michigan fires and the destructive floods
of the Mississippi valley.
During its establishment of less than a
week at camp George Washington, there
have been.treatcd at the Red Cross hospital
145 cases. a great many of the Wis ting
militiamen will bear away with them
greatful and lasting memories of the eff
hcient kindness of Clara Barton and her
aids of the Red Cross.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
The Fish Woula Not Bite.

PROSPECT House, N Y, May s9-The
President was quite disappointed over
his poor days sport yesterday The con.
dItiOnS were unfavorablc, and that prob
ably accounts for the failure to catch any
fish- To-day the promise of fine weather
was fulfilled, the sun rising in the sky,
obscured only by light clouds. None Of
the Presi Dental party rose early. Break
fast was had at ten o'clock. Mrs CIeve-
land wore a tailor made suit of black. and
q cardinal felt hat about which quantity
of white null W as twisted Mrs Lamont
wore close ittf1g suit of gray. After
breakfast Mr.. Gle yeland walked around
the grounds and cha tied with the guests
of the hotel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

In pregnancy, Favorite Prescription -
Is a "mother's cordial" relieving nausea.
weakness of stomach and other distressing
symptoms common to that condition. If
its use 10 kept up in the latter months OF
CESSATION, it so prepares the system for de
livery as to greatly lessen, and many times
almost entirely do away with the sunerings
of that trying ordeal.
in connection with the use Of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, and small laxa-
tive doses of DIR. Pierce's Purgattve Pellets
little Liver Pillsl, cures Liver, Kidaey and
Bladder diseases. Their combined Use also
removes blood taints, and abolishes can
cerous and scrofulous humors from the
system.
medicine for women sold, by druggists.
under a positive guarantee, from the
manufacturers, that it will give satisfac-
ton in every case, or money VIII be re-
funded This guarantee has Eeen printed
on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully car
ried out for many years. Large bottleS
200 doses) $I.OO, or six bouIes Tor
RI Send ten cents in stamps for DIT.
Pierce's large, illustrated TreatiAe Qbo
pages) on Diseases of Women
!. 663 Main Street, BUFFALO, N. Xs-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
Hsnnv Hor.-

Much has been written and said about
how to make home happy. The moralist
and the preacher have hackneyed this
theme until it would seem nothing more re-
manned TO be said. But the philosophers
have gone far out of their way to account
for the prevalence of ill-assorted couples
the chief cause Most Of the unhappiness
OF married life can be traced directly to
those functional arrangements to which
women are subject In nine cases out of
ten the irritable, dissatisfied and unhappy
wife is a sufferer from some "female COM
plant" a trial OF DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription will produce more domestic
sophical treatises. 1t cures all those pc
culiar weaknesses and ailments incident to
women. 1t is the only mediciAe sold by
druggists, under a positive guarantee from
the manufacturers, that it will give salts
faction in every case, or money will be re-
funded See guarantee printed on wrapper
enclosing bottle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
FOR Riekets. N1arasraus. andSTzstInx Dis
orders of. Children, -

Scott's Emulsion Of Pure Cod Liver Oil
with Hypophosphites is unequaled. The
rapidity with which children gain flesh and
the following: 81 have used Scott's Emul-
sion in cases of Ricketts, and Marasmus OF
long standing, and have been more than
pleased with the results, as in every case
the Improvement was marked."OJ. NJ.
MAIN NJ D.. New York
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
LANDS IN SEVERAlTY.
The Sicarilia Apaches En- Route to Thei
New Reservation I'm Northwest New

Inc - ApicheS Ihe1I
New Reservation I'm Northwest New
Mexico.
SANTA FEE, h. NJ, Nav 29-Captain II.
S. Welton, special agent of the Indian
Bureau, passed tn trough this city yes ter
day having in charge 502 Jicarrilla Apa che
Indians, en- route from Lincoln County,
to their new reserve in northwest New
Mexico, where this tribe of harmless
Apaches are to be allotted lands in sever
atty. Forty-one boys and girls bclou ging
to this tribe entertained their parents at
Ramon's Training School here. josef,
the young Indian woman who served as
interpreter, and is one of the lie adm Q
spirits in the new and more civilized life
that has dawned upon these Apaches
within the past few years, was drcs sed
in a neat dress, and carried q parasol
The Indians are highly pleased over the
outlook for their future. They have two
thousand head Of stock, and seemed to
Save plenty of spending money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
Somebody to Blame.

HARTFoBD, Conn, June 1.-Two ca loads
OF Texas ponies that had been shipped from
Texas to Eastern Pennsylvania and had
been wrongly shipped to Bangor, Me-, were
unloaded hene today. 1t is understood
that they had been eighteen days ON the
cars without food. Several of the animals
were dead when the cars were opened and
those that were alive were in a terribly
emaciated condition. No drivers were with
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

But wants InaC 1fIIle SCrOnS.
This is especially true Of a purge. The
average man or woman does not precisely
banker for it, as a rule, but when taken,
wishes it to be prompt, sure and effective.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets
leave nothing to be desired in point of Ell
cacy, and yet their action Is totally free
from any unpleasant symptoms, or dis
agreeable after. effects Purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
Cheap Weddings.

WAsHIsGToN. June six couples came
TO this city on an excursion from Richmond.
Va, yesterday to get married. The cheap
ness OF marriage licenses attracted them.
Ihey saved enough by purchasing here to
pay their expenses from Richmond. thus
securing the cheapest bridal tour on record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

have found that their sometimes excessive
duties produce low, weak. tired and trern-
ulous state of the system, and that iron re-
stores richness and color to the blood, cali
saya bark natural healthful tone 20 the
digestive organs, and phosphorus mildly
stimulates the brain,-au combined IN Dr.
Harter'S Iron Tonic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

WHERE ignorance is bliss, the hot handle
of shovel is blister
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

FOOD makes Blood and Blood makes
sarily produces bad blood, resulting. in
feeling of fullness in the stomach, acidity,
heartburn, sick-headache, and other dys-
peptic symptoms A closely confined he
ness and loss of appetite. To remove these
troubles there is no remedy equal to Prick
" Ash Bitters. It has been tried and
proven to be a specific.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

GLENN's Sulphur Soap presents all the ad.
vantages OF Sulphur Baths at q cheap rate.
Hills Hair & Whisker Dye, Black or Brown, Soc
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

WHY is a chicken pie like az gunSmith'
shopi Because it contains fowlir pieces
-Nelc Age
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

OUT of season-an empty pepper box
Merchant TrdyeLeT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

. It's thousands Of cures are the best adyel
tisement for DR.. Sage's Cat rrh Remedy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
Ladies' of the White House

DIED from exposure--the defaulter who
committed suicide.-B Boston Courier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09
MAN wants but little here below,

ABoUr. the worst examples a boy meets
with are in the arith me tic=PNek -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

EARLY seed raisers-the hens Popular
Gdrdeaia0
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09


which his pills potions
womb disorder The physician of the cause OF
like Dr. erces Favorite Prescription, directed to the
E.. F. o
~ pHVSlEkNS Five
a
kluEn Il Having exhausted the skill of ply
II IALH1s sicians. completely discouraged and
veal I difficulty
alone began taking Dr. Pierces Fayore PrecrPtion and
Medical Adviser commenced to improve at In three
wrote letter to family paper briefly mentioning how my
to writing for hem and enclosing stamped
reply described treatment used,
and
received stating
and had applied the
local fully plainly laid down therein and
utIchh tforal readv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-09

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. Zoe.